Many were reportedly feared dead as security operatives of the Oodua People Congress, Amotekun Corps, Operation Burst, and Soludero on Monday clashed with a group of herdsmen
It was gathered that the clash occurred in Iwerele, Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo state on Monday, October 16.
According to The PUNCH, a titled Chief in the community said a group of herdsmen invaded a farm in the community with their cattle and grazed on it a situation which led to the demise of the owner of the farm during the argument.
The herdsmen were said to have attacked the OPC, Amotekun Corps and other security operatives who were called to restore peace in the area.The number of those killed is yet to be ascertained.
As of press time, all efforts to get the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso’s reaction was not successful as he was not picking up his call nor responding to text messages sent to his mobile number.
